BLU Advance 4.0
#8663
Dell Streak
#8887Category Breakdown
BLU Advance 4.0
Dell Streak
Performance
35.842.4
Camera
15.213.8
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.215.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.426.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.513.9
Summary
- The BLU Advance 4.0 features a compact build with dimensions of 125 x 65 x 12.4 mm and weighs 124g, while the Dell Streak is larger at 152.9 x 79.1 x 10 mm and heavier at 220g.
- Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Streak's 5.0" screen has a lower pixel density (~187 ppi) compared to the Advance 4.0's 4.0" display (~233 ppi).
- In terms of performance, the BLU Advance 4.0 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572, whereas the Dell Streak uses a single-core Qualcomm QSD8250, with the Advance having 4GB of RAM compared to the Streak's 16GB.
- Both cameras are 5 MP, but the Streak offers autofocus and can record video at 720p with a software update, while the Advance records at 720p at 30fps.
- The BLU Advance 4.0 has a 1600mAh battery, slightly larger than the Streak's 1530mAh.
- Finally, the software experience differs significantly, with the Advance running Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and the Streak originally launching with Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Advance 4.0
Dell Streak
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
N/A
For O2 UK and AT&TAlso known as Dell Mini 5Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
4"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.8, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720@30fps
480p@20fps; 720p (via SW update)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1530 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
125 x 65 x 12.4 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 0.49 in)
152.9 x 79.1 x 10 mm (6.02 x 3.11 x 0.39 in)
Weight
124 g
220 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Red, white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (charges may apply)
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android OS 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass